INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ESSENTIALS

Photographic Center Northwest, 900 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Thursday, March 25, 2010, Noon – 1:30 pm

SEATTLE–As an artist or person working in a creative field, it’s important to understand the law as it relates to your work.  A basic understanding of the fundamentals of intellectual property law will help you to protect your work and avoid disputes with other parties.  Perhaps you’ve attended seminars in the past where the issues were too complex and you felt lost?  Or, perhaps you haven’t given it much though until now? In either case, this Brown Bag seminar is for you.

Mark P. Walters is a patent attorney with extensive experience in complex intellectual property cases, including asserting and defending claims of patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, as well as false advertising. His litigation experience includes jury trials, appeals, arbitration and mediation. For the past 10 years, Mark has represented inventors and artists as well as the companies that employ them. He is a Washington Law & Politics Magazine “Rising Star” (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), and recently became a principal in one of the Nation’s oldest IP boutiques, Darby & Darby P.C.

Mark will teach you the differences between copyrights, trademarks and patents.  You’ll also learn about copyright and trademark registration, including the benefits of registration and the costs.  You’ll learn about who owns the copyright in a work created by more than one person and works created in the course of employment.

Do you ever use someone else’s work? Mark will teach you how to decide when it is alright to use another person’s work, and how much of it can be used. And, when people or company logos show up in your work, you should know how to acquire appropriate releases. Have you ever felt that someone else has used your work inappropriately or without permission? You’ll learn the basics of copyright infringement: when you think someone has stolen from you, or when you’re accused of infringing on someone else’s copyright.

Bring your questions. An excellent introductory seminar for all artists, and for attorneys whose clients include artists.

DATE AND TIME:

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Noon to 1:30 pm (registration begins at 11:45, lunches welcome)

LOCATION:
Photographic Center Northwest
900 12th Ave
Seattle, Washington 98122
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FEE:
In advance: $35 attorneys and paralegals; $10 artists and students
At the door: $40 attorneys and paralegals; $15 artists and students

REGISTRATION:
To register, click here to visit Brown Paper Tickets online, or call 800.838.3006. To pay at the door, RSVP to Washington Lawyers for the Arts at 206.328.7053. Please note that the event is subject to cancellation; visit thewla.org or call 206.328.7053 for more information.

CLE Credit:
1.5 CLE credits pending